Emergency Services Manager

Emergency Services Manager

Join Ottumwa Regional Health Center as an Emergency Services Manager. This full-time position offers varied shifts and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants. The schedule is 40 hours per week.

Your experience matters. Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. We prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Emergency Services Manager, you'll embrace a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

How you'll contribute:

• Perform all duties of a paramedic for Ottumwa Regional Health Center
• Adjust schedule to meet unit's needs
• Maintain RN licensure/Paramedic certification
• Coordinate QI activities on the unit. Assist in the review, development, and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards. Monitor and assure consistent application of those policies, procedures, and standards.
• Function as a crew member and maintain adequate department staffing as per service agreement with the State of Iowa EMS Bureau.
• Function as the Service Director for ORMICS and is the service representative for ORHC as part of the Wapello County Healthcare Coalition.
• Serve as part of the Emergency Management Council and other committees as directed by EMS Director.
• Manage and maintain ORMICS run report system program and perform QA on run audits
• Demonstrate ability in the care and handling of patients in all age groups including, but not limited to, consideration of the special needs and behavior of each respective group.
• Knowledge of all procedures per DOT curricula and respective Iowa Scope of practice for each level of EMS provider.
• Demonstration of adequate BLS skills (CPR, oxygen administration, immobilization, history, radio skills, assessment).
• Demonstration of adequate ALS skills and assessments (IV and IO initiation for adults and pediatric patients, ACLS AND PALS proficiency, drug administration, cardiac monitor interpretation, electrical therapy, 12 lead EKG, endotracheal intubation).
• Demonstrates KingLT insertion.
• Demonstrates competence during life-threatening situations. Correctly interprets situation and acts according to protocol.
• Drives in appropriate manner, so not to endanger the lives of bystanders, other drivers, patient, and fellow employees. Drives in a manner to avoid collisions with other objects.
• Has adequate lifting skills for most patients.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operation of 911 phone system, voice recorder, radios (base/mobiles/portables), and other phones in dispatch area.
• Can function in the Incident Command role on field emergencies or mass casualty events.
• Demonstrates ability to read ORMICS map book and ability to correctly use GPS in ambulances.

Why join us:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field or applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education.
• Experience: One to two years previous management experience is preferred with three years clinical experience in specialty area(s). Pre-hospital patient care experience as an RN-exempt or Paramedic is preferred.
• Certifications: Current valid Class C (noncommercial) Iowa Driver's License and current valid Iowa Paramedic Certification, or RN License with the ability to obtain RN-exempt status to function as part of the ambulance crew. Current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS.

More about Ottumwa Health Group, LLC:

• At Ottumwa Health Group, LLC, your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart, we offer the best of both worlds—national strength and resources, combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.

EEOC Statement:

Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.